Anxiety attacks...About a month ago I was getting ready to shower and was having my usual anxiety. It was worse this time almost to the nervous breakdown point. I just stopped...reactions119comments
I ignored a flare-up and paid the price. ...About 3 years ago I had a COPD flare up. My symptoms were a 99° fever, fatigue, chest congestion, Etc. I did not take time out to go to the...reactions5replies
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...I think I just need to voice or put in writing this feeling I have had for just over week. It's a feeling of urgency, not to be mistaken for...reactions7repliesCopingDepression
walking with rolator...after being sick for the past 3 weeks I'm trying to get back to my exercises. Walking has been hard to do so I bought a rollator but I keep...reactions1reply
The Thing About Anxiety...It is common knowledge for those with COPD that it comes with a full dose of anxiety and stress. Often these issues are confusing, unwelcome, and foreign to us. As...reactions6comments
Copd medication and heart medication ...I can't use copd inhalers because there is a drug interaction with my heart medication Corgard. Has anyone else have this problem?...reactions1replySide Effects
Exercise for sittig...My o2 drops so much when I walk, will the exercises I do while sitting eventually help me be able to walk farther before desaturating?...reactions1reply
A Disaster of a Week...Life seems to be throwing crazy at me lately, and this week is no exception. In Austin we had a major ice storm and on Monday might my power went...reactions18repliesTreatment
I have an ARTICLE from: COPD NEWS TODAY, About how CPAP | BiPAP | VPAP, Helps COPD with EXACERBATIONS and OSA...This ARTICLE is dated: JANUARY 30, 2023: Here’s the LINK: https://copdnewstoday.com/news/cpap-use-night-lowers-copd-exacerbation-risk-sleep-apnea/...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Snack tip helps me, i hope can help others ...I wake up many times every night. I started this several weeks ago due to weight loss. I keep a container next to me in bed with an assortment of...reactions8repliesDiet & NutritionSleepTips & Advice
Major Power Outage and another hospital follow up...I have stage 4 copd, emphysema, on 02 24/7. Hospitalized jan 11-14, then hospitalized again Jan 24-26. Put on 2 week course of Prednisone plus antibiotics. Still on those meds...reactions5repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceBreathing
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone with COPD was an FEV1 of 40%. Of...reactions12comments
What next?...I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up very well. That's when I quit smoking. I...reactions1replyEmphysemaBreathingFlares
COPD questions and request advice and help...Hi to all. I was originally diagnosed with COPD when I went to a primary care clinic but their test was just a plastic tube to breathe into,which was administered...reactions2repliesCoping
Hi to all...I had a letter from hospital saying that I have obstructive lung defect which I presume is Copd my husband has copd himself and I've always been a passive smoker...reactions1replyCoping
What next?...I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up very well. That's when I quit smoking. I...reactions1replyFlares SymptomsEmphysema
Hospitalized follow up, anxiety, coping,venting...So got discharged on Saturday 14th after 4 day hospital stay. Opened mail on Sunday from my insurance. Dated jan 14th it was a notice of denial of medical coverage!...reactions1comment
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work Better...As a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of my favorite sites for learning about what is...reactions2comments
Rehab clinic...Has anyone been to a rehab centre for copd.My doctor has referred me and I would like to know if anyone has enjoyed any benefits.Thank you....reactions17repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Has anyone heard of actelactisis??...I'm new here and am awaiting to be officially diagnosed with COPD. My partner and I have had a rough couple of years with health and covid has made it...reactions8repliesBreathing
